1 Kings 8:35
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:35 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:35 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:35 — KJV
“When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:”
— 1 Kings 8:35 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:35 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 8:35
“When the heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; yet if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them; toward...: or, in this place”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:35: heaven, shut, rain
“And if thy people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house; be put...: or, be smitten in: or, toward”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:35: because, sinned, against
“When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house: in: or, toward”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:35: because, sinned, against
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee. cause: or, right”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:35: heaven, sinned, against
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:35: heaven, pray, name
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